00:00 The price of notebooks in Divisoria has increased.
00:04 That's why the Trade and Industry Department
00:07 continues to monitor the manufacturers of school supplies.
00:11 Joshua Garcia has more.
00:13 It's been more than a week, and the buyers are now in.
00:20 They are looking for school supplies that can be bought.
00:23 Like Joseph, who is from Marikina.
00:26 He says that he can save money on school supplies.
00:30 He also says that it's not expensive,
00:33 especially for elementary and high school students.
00:36 It's a bit cheap here.
00:38 Even if it's far, at least what you can get is a discount.
00:42 It helps with your life.
00:45 The price of school supplies varies from P100 to P200.
00:50 Like polo, blouse, skirt, shorts, and pants.
00:53 It depends on the size.
00:56 There's no change in the price of ballpoint pens and pencils.
01:01 It depends on the class.
01:02 The price of notebooks has increased.
01:07 Before, you can buy 200 to 220.
01:10 Now, you can buy 10 for P250.
01:13 The supply is running out.
01:17 It's true.
01:18 The supply is running out.
01:23 Some sellers say that the price of school supplies may increase in the next few days,
01:27 depending on the stock of their suppliers.
01:29 DTI Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau will continue to consult with the manufacturers of school supplies
01:35 to ensure that the price is reasonable and there are enough supplies in the market.
01:38 Josh Garcia, for the nation.
01:41 [inaudible]
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